The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.

Full-time students are eligible for $5,000 per school year and part-time students are eligible for up to $500 per course, to a maximum of $2,500 per school year.

These scholarships are designed for students enrolled in in-person or online diploma or degree programs with a direct focus in early childhood development at accredited post-secondary institutions.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay has appointed Tom Beaulieu as the new Administrator for the Hamlet of Fort Resolution.

Mr. Beaulieu will continue the work to stabilize operations and address the challenges that the Hamlet has faced. The community has been under Administration since June 5, 2023 in an exceptional measure deemed necessary to address financial and operational challenges.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on two sets of proposed regulations following Bill 67: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act.

New Plan Review Appeal Board Regulations

Recent amendments to the Act make any requirements from the Office of the Fire Marshal in a plan review report binding as orders.

The proposed Plan Review Appeals Board Regulations will govern the process to appeal plan review orders issued by the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Updated Code Adoption Regulations

Two sets of regulations came into force on July 1, 2024 that support improvements to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Income Assistance program.

They include:

Due to fire danger in the region, a fire ban has been put into effect for Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park, prohibiting open fires. The ban, which is in addition to any regional fire bans in place by NWT Fire, is effective from June 27, 2024 until July 8, 2024.

Camp stoves, enclosed barbeques, and propane-fueled cooking and heating devices are permitted for use in NWT Parks, but they must be placed within regulation fire pits and should not emit a flame more than 0.5 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres in height.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have reached an agreement in principle.  Both parties will be recommending ratification of the agreement - the UNW to their membership and GNWT to the Financial Management Board.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest.

Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to be as prepared as possible for emergencies and disasters. All Northwest Territories residents are encouraged to take the following steps to be ready for a potential emergency:

Due to the specialized work and parts required for essential maintenance, the Johnny Berens Ferry at the N’Dulee Crossing to Wrigley is currently closed and will be out of service for an extended period.

The closure is not anticipated to last longer than 10 days, but an update will be provided on Thursday, June 27.

We know the importance of our ferries in the NWT in connecting our communities, residents and businesses, and we are working hard to ensure operations resume safely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, fire restrictions in the Dehcho region are being implemented prohibiting any open flames on all public and private lands.   

These restrictions are effective through July 3, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.

They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:

Due to fire danger in the region, a fire ban has been put into effect for Territorial Parks around Yellowknife, prohibiting open fires.

The ban, which is in addition to any regional fire bans in place by NWT Fire, is effective from June 20, 2024 until July 4, 2024 for the following NWT Parks: